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Old 05-09-2006, 03:54 PM
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Hi

This is my first time online, so hello to you all!

I forgot so say I am also a novice in the 'grow it yourself' field,

Can anyone help....

Why do my marrrow plants have mostly male flowers on them?

Look forward to your replies.

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Old 05-09-2006, 04:23 PM
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Hi Taitquiz and welcome to the Vine!

My understanding from reading many grapes' posts is that the male flowers often come first in profusion and then a little later the female ones start arriving. Why they do it this way I have no idea and if I have got it wrong, one of the more knowledgeable grapes will put us right!

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Old 05-09-2006, 05:47 PM
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Hi Taitquiz and welcome!

I agree with Squirrelm although am also totally clueless as to why it works that way..?
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Old 05-09-2006, 07:48 PM
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Typica females taitquiz, never one around when you need one

Welcome to the vine & I should duck if I were you
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